Art by Ally ArmstrongIt seems as though the word “no” does not exist in the vocabulary of Pepperdine students. From the moment freshmen step onto campus during NSO to the day seniors walk across the graduation stage, it feels as if there is no time to slow down and be alone.What seem like thousands of clubs and organizations ask students to give them their time … [Read more...] about Become More Comfortable with Saying ‘No’
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Insider’s Look: Understand the Art of Effective Studying
Photos by Phyllis YuThere are only 24 hours in a day, and as a college student, it can be difficult to squeeze studying into these precious hours when there are so many other activities to participate in.There are many different activities and extracurriculars like Greek life and clubs that provide opportunities for students to serve their community, socialize and immerse … [Read more...] about Insider’s Look: Understand the Art of Effective Studying
Church Hopping Pro: Find A Church That Works For You
Photo by Katrina Warme A majority of college students are probably familiar with the term bar hopping, and it is likely that many of them (21 and older, that is) can attest to the advantages (or disadvantages) of staggering from bar to bar, trying different drinks and listening to the varieties of substandard Jukebox tunes. Church hopping, ironically, is a lot like bar hopping … [Read more...] about Church Hopping Pro: Find A Church That Works For You
Go Out and Do Nothing
Photo by Rachal Marquez My favorite professor with whom I have ever taken a class had a tendency to turn our in-class discussions into talks that mattered far beyond the classroom. Discussions in this class ranged from the importance of naming cats to the interplay between philosophy and colors. One day during class, this professor gave a piece of advice that has probably … [Read more...] about Go Out and Do Nothing